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Standing Leg Curl

StrengthBeginnerMachine

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Primary: Hamstrings

Secondary: Calves

How to

  1. 1Stand facing the machine with one leg's heel under the roller pad and hold the handles for balance.
  2. 2Curl your heel up toward your glutes as far as you can.
  3. 3Lower it slowly back to the start.
  4. 4Keep your hips square and your standing leg slightly bent; finish all reps on one leg before switching.